N9598Z is a 1989 Christen Industries A-1. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER rated at 180 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Sandpoint, ID. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Nov 1998. It has been registered to its current owner since Mar 2018. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 37 years old
- 1 of 83 Christen Industries A-1
2018
1998
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The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that while en route the engine had "slight roughness," so he decided to land in an open snow covered field on top of a hill to troubleshoot the issue. The pilot further reported that he was able to resolve the engine issue on the ground and decided to takeoff downhill with a tailwind. During the takeoff roll, the pilot reported that he "noticed [wind] gust on the tail," the main landing gear were "sucked down" in a one-foot snow drift, and the airplane nosed over.
The left wing, fuselage, and vertical stabilizer sustained substantial damage.
The pilot did not report any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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